Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook runs after catches a pass for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against University of Miami Hurricanesat Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday October 8, 2016, in Miami Gardens. David Santiagodsantiago@elnuevoherald.com

Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook runs after catches a pass for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against University of Miami Hurricanesat Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday October 8, 2016, in Miami Gardens. David Santiagodsantiago@elnuevoherald.com

Sorry, Canes, the Noles are still better. Here’s why

The evidence is anecdotal, not proof -- it's just a list -- but it is the latest indication why Florida State was voted to win the Atlantic Coast Conference championship in the preseason media poll and why the Seminoles remain the primary roadblock to the Miami Hurricanes' return to national prominence.

Oddly (based on the top 50 disparity), Miami had more players named to the preseason All-ACC team than did FSU, 4-3. The Noles placed James, McFadden and center Alec Eberle, while the Canes placed receiver Ahmmon Richards, running back Mark Walton, linebacker Shaquille Quarterman and placekicker Michael Badgley. That may not accurately speak of overall talent, though. FSU had 22 different players draw 725 total All-ACC votes, while Miami had 14 players draw 441 votes.

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University of Miami's coach Mark Richt says Mark Waltons' third quarter touchdown run was one of the greatest he has ever seen. Walton says it's time to move on from their loss to the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016.

About Greg Cote

Greg Cote has been a Miami Herald sports columnist since 1995 and also writes the Random Evidence blog and NFL predictions along with his notorious sidekick the Upset Bird. He has covered Hurricanes football (1984-88), the Dolphins (1990-91) and major events including Super Bowls, NBA Finals, World Series, Stanley Cup, Olympics and World Cup. Read Greg Cote's Random Evidence blog at http://blogs.herald.com/random_evidence/